Procedures
TRUE or False
Clinical Referrals to HOPE/PATH Clinicians may be submitted for anyone.
False
These symptoms may be linked to__________
- loss of interest in activities
- lack of motivation
- sleep difficulties
- lack of concentration
Major Depression
In this stage, people are intending to start the healthy behavior in the foreseeable future (defined as within the next 6 months). People recognize that their behavior may be problematic, and a more thoughtful and practical consideration of the pros and cons of changing the behavior takes place, with equal emphasis placed on both. Even with this recognition, people may still feel ambivalent toward changing their behavior.
Contemplation
What year was the PATH Program Authorized by the Stewart B. Mckinney Homeless Assistance Act?
1990
An in-person process during which a preliminary evaluation is made to determine a person’s needs and how they can be addressed through the HOPE/PATH Program.
Screening
How many days do we have to have to get a diagnosis if the participant is willing?
90
These symptoms may be linked to ________?
- Flight of ideas
- Episodes of mood disturbances
- Elevated self-esteem
- Pressured speech
Bipolar Disorder
How many stages are in the Transtheoretical Model?
6
What is the PATH Legislation Goal of the PATH Program?
To reduce or eliminate homelessness for individuals with a serious mental illness, or co-occurring mental illness and substance use disorders, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
What is defined as the date on which an interactive client relationship results in a deliberate client assessment or beginning of a case plan. For HOPE/PATH projects, the __________ must occur on or before the date of enrollment.
Date of Engagement
True or False
All notes should be in sequential order. Please note: If there are large gaps of 10+ more days in between sessions, HOPE/PATH staff must complete a note addressing the reason, as well as an explanation of all efforts that were made by staff to meet with the individual
True
These symptoms may be associated with __________
- Presence of delusions
- Combination of psychotic symptoms and mood disorder
- Presences of Depressive episodes and/or mania
Schizoaffective Disorder
You might be in the _________ stage if you
have been making eating, physical activity, and other behavior changes in the last 6 months or so
are adjusting to how it feels to eat healthier, be more active, and make other changes such as getting more sleep or reducing screen time
have been trying to overcome things that sometimes block your success
Action
True or False
The PATH Program targets the most vulnerable individuals living outside that are not in contact with homeless service providers
True
Per the authorizing legislation, ___________ means that an individual has a serious mental illness, or serious mental illness and substance use disorder, and is experiencing homelessness or is at imminent risk of becoming homeless.
HOPE/PATH Eligible
A _______________model occurs when there is a transfer of care between two professionals that occurs in front of the individual to establish trust with the new provider.
warm handoff
These symptoms may be a sign of _____________
- Self-blame or excessive guilt
- Intrusive symptoms (unwanted thoughts, feelings, and emotions) such as flashbacks and nightmares.
Witnessing or directly exposed to a trauma: ie natural disaster, physcial abuse, sexual abuse, human trafficking, combat. Presence of a Criterion A Trauma.
Post Traumatic Stress
How many processes of change have been identified with some processes being more relevant to a specific stage of change?
10
Individuals residing in jails or prisons meeting the following eligibility are eligible for PATH. Name 1
Individuals residing in jails or prisons meeting the following eligibility:
Individual has a documented diagnosis of a SMI or cooccurring SMI/SUD
Individual was homeless minimally 30 days prior to incarceration
Individual continues to be homeless upon his/her released from incarceration
Upon release, individual will live outside.
Individual does not have public or private health benefits.
HOPE/PATH staff must document the necessary information demonstrating the individual meets HOPE/PATH eligibility. Use assessment tools and/or A copy of the documentation of a SMI or COD must be obtained within 3 months using a clinical assessment or treatment discharge summary from a prior SMI/COD service provider or hospital. A copy of documentation will be included in the Hard Copy Folder.
HOPE/PATH Eligibility Verification
What is Assertive Case Management
- Warm Hand-off
- Person Centered Planning
- monitoring individual progression
- streamlining services by providing assistance and transportation as needed
- Coordination of Care
is an intensive, team-based community treatment model designed for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness. Instead of requiring patients to visit a clinic, an interdisciplinary team—including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers, and peer specialists—delivers comprehensive, 24/7 care directly in the patient's home or community
bonus 50 points. What does the acronym stand for?
ACTT
What is the Commitment to change behavior based on the belief that achievement of the healthy behavior is possible.
Self-liberation
Outreach is not providing PATH information to a group of individuals. What is it?
It is specific, purposeful and is not provided to all individuals that may be seen in or outside a day program, shelter, or other homeless facility/agency. The purpose of outreach is to identify those individuals potentially meeting PATH eligibility who are living outside and engage in a conversation to determine PATH eligibility. Outreach is face-to-face with the individual. Telephone contact is not counted as outreach.
It is required for all contacts with and on the behalf of the enrolled individual to be documented on the HOPE/PATH Service Note. The service note describes all services as specified on the HOPE/PATH Plan as well as any issues or events with the individual. Outreach contacts are not documented in the HOPE/PATH Record.
Progress Note